There’s always so much attention on the pointy end of the plane – business and first class. But for most, the decision of which airline to fly comes down to the most comfortable economy seat.
Here are our picks for the best airlines to fly economy in.
1. JetBlue
JetBlue is an American low-cost carrier that is headquartered in New York City. The airline was founded in 1999 and operates over 1,000 flights per day to more than 100 destinations in the United States, Caribbean, and Latin America. JetBlue is known for its low fares, friendly service, and comfortable seats.
The airline plans to increase its focus on domestic operations in 2019 with the launch of a new loyalty program and the addition of new routes from New York City and Boston.
2. Southwest Airlines
Southwest Airlines is an American low-cost carrier that is headquartered in Dallas, Texas. The airline was founded in 1971 and operates over 4,000 flights per day to more than 100 destinations in the United States and 10 other countries. Southwest is known for its low fares, friendly service, and frequent flyer program.
As of 2018, JetBlue serves 101 cities in the U.S., Mexico, the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. The airline plans to increase its focus on domestic operations in 2019 with the launch of a new loyalty program and the addition of new routes from New York City and Boston.
3. Spirit Airlines
Spirit Airlines is an American low-cost carrier that is headquartered in Miramar, Florida. The airline was founded in 1980 and operates over 600 flights per day to more than 60 destinations in the United States, Caribbean, and Latin America. Spirit is known for its ultra-low fares, fee-based services, and often controversial marketing campaigns.
In recent years, the airline has also made a push to appeal to more business travelers, with an expanded network of flights to major cities. As it looks to the future, Spirit is hoping to continue to grow its market share and become a major player in the airline industry.
4. Allegiant Air
Allegiant Air is an American low-cost carrier that is headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada. The airline was founded in 1997 and operates over 400 flights per day to more than 120 destinations in the United States. Allegiant is known for its low fares, focus on leisure travel, and unique business model.
In addition to its scheduled services, Allegiant Air also offers charter flights and vacation packages. The airline is known for its low fares and friendly customer service.
5. Frontier Airlines
Frontier Airlines is an American low-cost carrier that is headquartered in Denver, Colorado. The airline was founded in 1994 and operates over 1,000 flights per day to more than 90 destinations in the United States, Mexico, and Costa Rica. Frontier is known for its low fares, “unbundled” pricing structure, and animal mascot
In addition to its domestic operations, Frontier also offers flights to Mexico, Costa Rica, and Jamaica. With its growing fleet of Boeing and Airbus aircraft, Frontier is well-positioned to continue its expansion in the years ahead.
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In Short:
– Bitcoin nears all-time high amid U.S. government shutdown, trading at $123,685.87 on October 3rd.
– In South Korea, Bitcoin surpassed 170 million KRW, reaching 170.96 million KRW on October 3rd.
Bitcoin has reached near its all-time high during the U.S. government shutdown, establishing itself as a safe asset.
On October 3rd, at the U.S. cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase, Bitcoin traded at $123,685.87, closely approaching the record high of $124,290 set in August. This marks a 1.89% increase in just 24 hours and the first time in two months that Bitcoin has surpassed $123,000.In South Korea, Bitcoin’s value also surged, surpassing 170 million KRW for the first time on the night of October 2nd.
The price climbed to 170.96 million KRW at Bithumb on October 3rd, breaking the previous record of 169.90 million KRW from August 14th.
The surge in Bitcoin’s price is driven by increased interest in safe-haven assets amid the government shutdown. Since October 1st, 750,000 federal employees have been placed on unpaid leave, leading investors to consider alternative assets.
Jeff Kendrick of Standard Chartered remarked that the current market situation differs from the 2018-2019 shutdown, as Bitcoin now closely correlates with U.S. government risk.
Bitcoin’s Future
Forecasts suggest Bitcoin’s upward momentum will persist. Standard Chartered predicts Bitcoin could break its all-time high and reach $135,000. JP Morgan analysts foresee a potential rise to $165,000 by year-end.
Historically, October has been a bullish month for Bitcoin, coining the term ‘Uptober’ due to average returns of 20.63% over the last decade. Ethereum is also on the rise, trading around $4,500, contributing to a larger $4.12 trillion cryptocurrency market.